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Behind the Mike: Conversations of Hope

Behind the Mike: Conversations of Hope

By: Mike Stone & Amanda Valantine
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Everyone has a story. Behind the Mike: Conversations of Hope is the place to hear stories from our guests, that will give you Hope, encourage, and inspire you. We believe that sharing personal stories about overcoming challenges can offer all of us hope. Our goal is to encourage you to dream big, focus on Jesus, and keep moving forward when life knocks you down. We all deal with challenges and struggles--from fear and anxiety to addiction and doubt. Amanda Valantine also offers "Hope Worth Repeating" every week on Thursdays to provide reminders of our True Hope. Subscribe to Behind the Mike: Conversations of Hope and share with your friends who could use a dose of hope and encouragement as we all do life together! Remember, if your life is grounded in Jesus, even in the darkest time, there is HOPE.Contact: Mike@MilestoneCreative.net© 2023 Behind the Mike: Conversations of Hope Christianity Ministry & Evangelism Spirituality
Episodes
  • The Battle No One Sees (But It’s Changing You)
    Mar 25 2026

    You’re not alone. And more importantly—God sees what others don’t.

    If you’ve ever felt misunderstood, isolated, or worn down from doing the right thing… this is for you.

    Let us not grow weary in doing good…” — Galatians 6:9

    🎯 In this video:
    • Hidden battles people never see
    • How pressure changes you (if you let it)
    • Spiritual warfare in everyday life
    • Why integrity still matters
    • How to stay grounded when no one understands

    🙏 If this message resonates, consider subscribing for more real, faith-centered content that speaks to everyday life.

    📌 Share this with someone who might be fighting silently.

    #Faith #ChristianEncouragement #SpiritualWarfare #DontGiveUp #TruthBehindTheMike

    Time Stamped Chapters:
    00:00 – The Battles No One Sees
    00:15 – Smiling Outside, Fighting Inside
    00:30 – When Pressure and Lies Don’t Let Up
    00:45 – The Questions We Ask in Hidden Battles
    01:00 – When Isolation Starts to Set In
    01:10 – The Truth That’s Hard to Hear
    01:20 – How Battles Change You Internally
    01:30 – Not Every Battle Is Physical
    01:40 – Spiritual Warfare in Everyday Life
    01:50 – If the Enemy Can’t Destroy You…
    02:00 – The Trap: Reacting vs Restraint
    02:10 – God Sees What Others Don’t
    02:25 – Integrity Under Pressure
    02:35 – What These Battles Are Building in You
    02:45 – The Battles That Reveal Who You Are
    02:55 – Don’t Let This Change You
    03:05 – Stay Grounded, Steady, and Faithful
    03:15 – Who You Are When It’s Over

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    3 mins
  • We Lost Our Son at 17 Weeks… But God Met Us There | Jakobee Cotton
    Mar 21 2026

    What do you do when God doesn’t make sense?

    In this powerful and emotional episode of Truth Behind the Mike, Mike sits down with Worship Pastor Jakobee Cotton from Living Hope Church in Findlay, Ohio to share a story that will deeply move you.

    After walking through a season of faith, calling, and surrender… Jakobee and his wife were faced with the unimaginable:

    💔 Losing their son at 17 weeks.

    In this conversation, Jakobee opens up about:

    • The pain of losing a child before birth
    • Wrestling honestly with God in grief
    • What real faith looks like in suffering
    • The moment that changed everything in the hospital room
    • Why he chose to trust God… even when it didn’t make sense

    This is not a polished “church answer.”

    This is real.
    This is raw.
    This is faith in the fire.

    If you’ve ever asked:
    👉 “God, where are you?”
    👉 “Why would this happen?”
    👉 “Can I still trust Him?”

    This episode is for you.

    📖 “Lord, where else would we go? You have the words of eternal life.” — John 6:68

    🙏 If this encouraged you, please:
    👍 Like the video
    💬 Share your story or thoughts in the comments
    🔔 Subscribe for more real conversations about faith, life, and truth

    #FaithInSuffering #ChildLoss #ChristianPodcast #TrustGod #Stillborn #GriefAndFaith #JesusIsEnough #TruthBehindTheMike

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    34 mins
  • When Did We Stop Fearing God? | The Forgotten Truth in Modern Christianity
    Mar 15 2026

    Why does the Bible say “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom”—yet the fear of God is rarely talked about in modern Christianity?

    In this episode of the Behind the Mike Podcast, Mike Stone explores the biblical meaning of the fear of the Lord, why this foundational truth has faded from many churches, and what happens to faith and culture when reverence for God disappears.

    Through scripture, historical examples, and practical insight, this message examines the tension between God’s holiness and God’s love and why rediscovering the fear of the Lord may be essential for spiritual renewal.

    Topics explored in this video:
    • What the fear of the Lord actually means
    • Why modern culture resists the idea of fearing God
    • How losing the fear of God affects the church
    • Biblical examples of encountering the holiness of God
    • Why reverence for God leads to wisdom and transformation

    If you’re seeking a deeper understanding of scripture and a stronger foundation for your faith, this conversation will challenge and encourage you.

    SUBSCRIBE for more biblical teaching and faith-based conversations.

    #fearofthelord
    #FearOfGod
    #BiblicalTruth
    #ChristianFaith
    #ChristianPodcast
    #BibleTeaching
    #ChristianWorldview
    #faithingod

    Time-Stamped Chapters
    0:00 - Why Don’t We Fear God Anymore?
    0:39 - The Fear of the Lord Is the Beginning of Wisdom
    1:12 - A Powerful Story About Reverence for God
    2:31 - What Happens When People Truly Fear God
    3:52 - What the Bible Says About the Fear of the Lord
    5:11 - Peter’s Reaction to Jesus’ Power
    6:27 - Why Modern Christianity Avoids the Fear of God
    7:40 - What Happens When a Society Stops Fearing God
    8:58 - A Moment of Personal Reflection
    10:27 - Why the Fear of the Lord Still Matters
    11:50 - How Christians Can Recover Reverence for God
    13:24 - One Final Question About Your Life

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    14 mins
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